Joel Toivola (15 December 1915, Helsinki – 21 October 1999) was a Finnish diplomat and engineer.
Early life
He earned a bachelor's degree in political science.
Career
He was awarded the title of Special Envoy and Plenipotentiary Minister in 1970. He served as Ambassador to Beijing from 1961 to 1967. From 1969-1972 he served in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs administrative department and as Ambassador in Prague 1972-1976 and Bern 1976–1982.
Personal life
He donated his art collection to Varkaus Art Museum lle. Toivolan säätiö jakaa apurahoja Kiina-tutkimukselle.
Joel Toivola's father Urho Toivola was also an Ambassador.
References
- "Toivola, Joel" (in Swedish). Uppslagsverket Finland. 2012.
- Facta 2001, osa 16, p. 678. WSOY 1985. (in Finnish)
- ^ Joel ja Eli Toivola. Joel Toivolan säätiö.(in Finnish)
- Etusivu. Joel Toivolan säätiö. (in Finnish)
- Kuka kukin on 1978 (Runeberg.org).(in Finnish)